Childcare Assistant

**Job Overview**

A knowledge of or experience in Montessori is an asset.

**Responsibilities**
- Supervise and engage with children in a safe and stimulating environment.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities that promote early childhood learning.
- Provide care for children, including feeding, diapering, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages social interaction and emotional growth.
- Communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress and any concerns.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom space to ensure a healthy environment.
- Support children with disabilities by adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
- Observe and assess children's development, providing feedback to parents as necessary.

**Requirements**:

- Experience working with children in a caregiving or educational setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of early childhood education principles is highly desirable.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that educate while entertaining children.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with classroom management techniques is an asset.
- A background in supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Headingley, MB R4H 1C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-25